Human Resource Management and Legal Systems

22B0739

Bachelor

English

5.0

winter- and summerterm

1 semester

In business enterprises, labor law aspects and Human Resource Management (HRM) are of great relevance. The module serves the acquisition of basic knowledge in labor law as well as in HRM. Students learn to apply knowledge of labor law and business management to personnel issues and also acquire knowledge that is relevant to their position as applicants and employees.

Legal Systems: International business activities are always subject to a legal framework. Managers have to be aware of the fact that there may be different legal systems with sometimes very different rules governing international business. They have to have a basic understanding of legal issues arising in an international context and of the legal principles governing these issues.

HRM: Students will get an overview of the relevant HRM functions and it?s impact on employees and the business.

Human Resource Management:

1. Basic concepts in human resource management 2. International aspects of HRM and current issues 3. Recruiting and employee selection 4. HR Development & Careers 5. Performance Management 6. Motivation and Leadership 7. Compensation 8. Flexibility & Lay-offs 9. Safety & Health

Legal Systems:

1. Different legal systems, especially common law and civil law 1.1. Outline of civil law principles 1.2. Outline of common law principles 2. Basics of English contract law 2.1. Offer and Acceptance 2.2. Consideration 2.3. Intention to create legal relations 2.4. Terms 2.5. Breach of Contract and Remedies 3. Comparison to German Contract Law 4. Applicable Law and International Jurisdiction

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination or
• Homework / Assignment

Written examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations

Written paper (HA): approx. 10-15 pages

The requirements are specified in the respective lectures.

none

Human Resource Management:

Students describe the various fundamental areas of human resource management and understand the interrelations between them. They can differentiate between terms and concepts of HRM and are able to explain them. They are able to select appropriate methods, e.g. for making adjustments to staffing.

Legal Systems:

Students are aware of the fact that international business has to take into account different legal systems and traditions. They have a basic understanding of the differences between civil law and common law systems. Students are able to identify the relevant rules on the conflict of laws and determine the applicable law. They have a basic understanding of the legal mechanisms used to facilitate cross-border transactions such as choice-of-law-clauses and international jurisdiction.

Legal Systems: Students can evaluate the applicability of certain legal rules to business transactions. They can identify legal issues involved in such transactions against the background of different legal systems.

HRM: Students understand current issues of HRM and are able to explain advantages and disadvantages of alternative options in different HRM functions. 

Legal Systems: Students can analyse legal issues and find solutions based on legal arguments. They can interprete legal rules to assess their scope of applicability.

HRM: Students can reflect methods and concepts of the field and it?s impact on employees.

Legal Systems: Students are able to apply their theoretical knowledge to factual scenarios. On this basis they can solve legal problems coming up in real life scenarios. Students can use their knowledge to design business processes in a legally sound way. 

HRM: Students are able to apply HRM concepts and methods to typical (basic) HR challenges; e.g. they are able to suggest adequate selection tools for a certain business case.

Legal Systems: Students can critically reflect on the applicability of rules under changing circumstances. They can evaluate the scope and boundaries of legal rules against the background of the respective legal methodology in different jurisdictions.

Students are able to communicate their legal knowledge in such a way that a lay person can understand the legal problem and the possible ways to solve this problem.

Legal Systems: Students are aware of their basic understanding of legal principles. At the same time, students can critically reflect the boundaries of their ability to explore legal issues in niche areas. 

The legal systems part of this module is not linked to other modules.

HRM: This course is a requirement for the following courses, if students choose HRM as their major field.

• International Management, B.A.

• Sutschet, Holger

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• Sutschet, Holger